GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

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WordMeaning
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
civilof or relating to citizens
encumberweigh down
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance